How to Make No-Fuss Pie Crust in 7 Simple Steps
This simple pie crust recipe requires just a few ingredients and comes together quickly. Perfect for sweet or savory pies!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
- 6 tbsp Ice water or more, as needed
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a 12-inch circle.
- Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate, trim the edges, and crimp the crust.
- Pre-bake crust at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown, if needed for your recipe.
Notes
For a sweeter crust, add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar to the flour mixture.